Hempy Salad Recipe

Try this delicious Caesar Salad inspired recipe with the health benefits of hemp seed!

Hemp Seed have an excellent 3:1 balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.
They not only promote heart health but can also balance hormones.
They are the perfect protein, containing all 20 amino acids and also each of the 9 essential amino acids that our bodies cannot produce.
They also naturally cleanse the colon and help to reduce sugar cravings due to their richness in soluble and un-soluble fiber.

Ingredients

Salad

• 3-4 curly kale leaves, destemmed and torn into pieces
• 1 bunch of romaine hearts, chopped
• 2/3 cucumber, quartered
• 1/4 cup olives, sliced
• 1/4 cup hemp seeds
• optional add-ins: capers, pine nuts, crumbled tempeh

Vegan Caesar Dressing

• 1/3 cup hemp seeds
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 tablespoon raw apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for the salad and mix.
2. Using a hand immersion blender or food processor, combine all ingredients for the caesar salad dressing and blend until smooth and creamy. Makes 1 cup worth.
3. Pour dressing over salad (or keep separate if you planned for leftovers). Enjoy!

Notes

If you combined the salad and the dressing, it will keep in the refrigerator for 1-2 days but any longer than that and the romaine will get soggy. If you want to use all kale (which is a heartier green) the salad will keep 3 days. If you keep the dressing separate, the salad will last 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Just add the dressing as needed and